Pandemics and Emerging Infectious Diseases: The Sociological Agenda

Pandemics and Emerging Infectious Diseases: The Sociological Agenda
ISBN-10
1118553934
ISBN-13
9781118553930
Category
Social Science
Pages
184
Language
English
Published
2013-06-21
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Robert Dingwall, Karen Staniland, Lily M. Hoffman

Description

Infectious disease pandemics are a rising threat in our globalizing world. This agenda-setting collection provides international analysis of the pressing sociological concerns they confront us with, from cross-border coordination of public health governance to geopolitical issues of development and social equity. Focuses on vital sociological issues raised by resurgent disease pandemics Detailed analysis of case studies as well as broader, systemic factors Contributions from North America, Europe and Asia provide international perspective Bold, agenda-setting treatment of a high-profile topic

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